Darrell Royal memorial

November 13, 2012 2:12 PM

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Edith Royal receives the US flag from a member of the University of Texas Army ROTC during a memorial for her husband, former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Edith Royal receives the US flag from a member of the University of Texas Army ROTC during a memorial for her husband, former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in ... more

Edith Royal receives the US flag from a member of the University of... Photo-3731204.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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Edith Royal and her son, Sammy Mack Royal, do the Hook 'em sign as the University of Texas Longhorn Band performs "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Edith Royal and her son, Sammy Mack Royal, do the Hook 'em sign as the University of Texas Longhorn Band performs "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach ... more

Edith Royal and her son, Sammy Mack Royal, do the Hook 'em... Photo-3731213.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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The University of Texas Longhorn Band performs "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

The University of Texas Longhorn Band performs "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. ... more

The University of Texas Longhorn Band performs &quot;The Eyes... Photo-3731214.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio ... more

University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown during the... Photo-3731215.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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Singer songwriter Willie Nelson performs during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

Singer songwriter Willie Nelson performs during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

Willie Nelson performs during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. On the right is Coach Royal's wife, Edith. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Willie Nelson performs during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. On the right is Coach Royal's wife, Edith. ... more

Willie Nelson performs during the memorial for former University of... Photo-3731218.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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Former Univeristy of Texas and retired National Football League running back Earl Campbell waits for the start of the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Former Univeristy of Texas and retired National Football League running back Earl Campbell waits for the start of the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin ... more

Former Univeristy of Texas and retired National Football League... Photo-3731220.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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Members of the University of Texas Army ROTC unfurl the flag during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Members of the University of Texas Army ROTC unfurl the flag during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San ... more

Members of the University of Texas Army ROTC unfurl the flag during... Photo-3731221.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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Professional golfer Ben Crenshaw honors his friend during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Professional golfer Ben Crenshaw honors his friend during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio ... more

The University of Texas Cheerleaders join the Longhorn Band before performing, "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

The University of Texas Cheerleaders join the Longhorn Band before performing, "The Eyes of Texas," during the memorial for former University of Texas Football Coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin ... more

The University of Texas Cheerleaders join the Longhorn Band before... Photo-3731224.52386 - San Antonio Express-News

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FILE - In this Nov. 16, 1963, file photo, Texas head coach Darrell Royal is all smiles as he laces his shoe in the Texas dressing room after his Longhorns defeated Texas Christian University 17-0 in Austin, Texas Royal, who won two national championships and turned the Longhorns program into a national power, died early Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at age 88 of complications from cardiovascular disease, school spokesman Bill Little said. Royal also had suffered from Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Ted Powers, FIle) (Associated Press) less

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 1963, file photo, Texas head coach Darrell Royal is all smiles as he laces his shoe in the Texas dressing room after his Longhorns defeated Texas Christian University 17-0 in Austin, ... more